Hurricanes Defeat Panthers in Road Win
The Carolina Hurricanes snapped their eight-game road losing streak wiht a convincing 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. Jaccob Slavin led the charge with a goal and an assist, while brent Burns and Martin Necas also found the back of the net for Carolina. Pyotr kochetkov made 26 saves to secure the win. The Hurricanes opened the scoring just 35 seconds into the game.Burns’ shot from the right boards deflected off Aleksander Barkov and sailed past Sergei Bobrovsky to give Carolina a 1-0 lead.They dominated the first period, outshooting the Panthers 16-6. Florida tied the game early in the second period. Jesper boqvist sent a pass to a wide-open Anton Lundell in the slot. Lundell deked Kochetkov and flipped the puck over his shoulder to make it 1-1. Slavin’s goal came after a scramble in front of the net. Jesperi Kotkaniemi collided with Bobrovsky, sending the Florida goalie down in the crease. Slavin’s shot off a rebound then found its way into the net from the left circle. Although it appeared to be goaltender interference, officials ruled against it, citing Matthew Tkachuk’s efforts to prevent kotkaniemi from clearing the crease. necas sealed the win for the Hurricanes with an empty net goal late in the third period. With the victory, the Hurricanes improved to 23-13-2, while the Panthers fell to 23-14-2. ## Hurricanes Break Road Losing Streak with Victory Over Panthers
**Archyde:** Jaccob Slavin, congratulations on the win. It was a hard-fought game, and you played a key role in Carolina’s victory. How does it feel to snap the eight-game road losing streak?
**Jaccob Slavin:** It feels great. We’ve been working hard on the road, but just haven’t gotten the bounces. Tonight, we played a more complete game, stuck to our systems, and got some timely goals. It’s definitely a confidence booster heading into the next stretch.
**Archyde:** Brent Burns got things started quickly with a goal just 35 seconds into the game. How critically important was that early momentum to set the tone for the rest of the night?
**Jaccob Slavin:** scoring early always gives you a lift. Brent’s goal was a huge momentum shift right from the start. We were able to feed off that energy and keep the pressure on Florida throughout the period.
**archyde:** The Panthers tied it up early in the second, but yoru goal shortly after restored Carolina’s lead.Can you walk us through that play?
**Jaccob Slavin:** It was a bit of a scramble in front. Kotkaniemi made a great play driving the net, and thankfully the puck came loose right to me. I was able to get a good shot off,and luckily it found its way in.
**Archyde:** there was some debate on whether or not it should have been called goaltender interference.What’s your take on the play?
**Jaccob slavin:** I thought the refs made the right call. I saw Tkachuk trying to prevent Kotkaniemi from getting to the net. These things happen in front of the net, and it’s all part of the game.
**Archyde:** Martin Necas sealed the win with an empty-netter late. How satisfying is it to see your team keep pushing even with a lead?
**Jaccob Slavin:** It shows our commitment to playing a full 60 minutes. We don’t want to just sit back and protect a lead. we want to keep attacking and create scoring chances.
**Archyde:** with the win, carolina moves into a tie with Florida in the standings. What does this win mean for the Hurricanes moving forward?
**Jaccob Slavin:** It’s a big win for us, especially on the road. We showed resilience and determination tonight. We know how tight the standings are in our division, so every win is crucial.
**Archyde:** Do you think this win can serve as a springboard for Carolina going forward? Can you build on this momentum?
**Jaccob Slavin:** Absolutely. We need to build on this performance and keep playing with the same intensity and focus. We have a lot of hockey left to play, and we’re confident we can make a run.
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## Hurricanes Break Road Losing Streak with Victory Over Panthers
**Archyde:** Jaccob Slavin, congratulations on the win. It was a hard-fought game, and you played a key role in Carolina’s victory. How does it feel to snap the eight-game road losing streak?
**Slavin:** “It feels amazing. We’ve been working hard to get back on track on the road, and tonight, everything seemed to click. We came out strong, played a disciplined game, and got the bounces we needed. It’s a huge relief to finally get that win and start building some momentum again.”
**Archyde:** You scored a crucial goal after a bit of a scramble in front of the net. Can you walk us thru that play?
**Slavin:** “It was a bit of a chaotic sequence. Kotkaniemi drove hard to the net, there was some traffic, and I think Bobrovsky went down. The puck popped loose, and I just tried to get a shot on net. Luckily, it found its way in.”
**Archyde:** There seemed to be some controversy surrounding the goal, with Florida arguing for goaltender interference. What was your take on that?
**Slavin:** “I honestly didn’t see it from that angle. I know Kotkaniemi was battling hard in front, and there were bodies everywhere. It’s a tough call for the referees,and at the end of the day,they ruled it a goal,and we’ll take it.”
**Archyde:** the Hurricanes dominated the first period, outshooting the Panthers significantly. Did that early dominance set the tone for the rest of the game?
**Slavin:** “Absolutely. We came out with a lot of energy and were able to control the puck in thier zone. getting that early lead was huge for our confidence, and it allowed us to play with a lead for most of the game.”
**Archyde:** What does this win mean for the Hurricanes moving forward?
**Slavin:** “This is a big confidence boost. We’ve been playing well lately, but we just need to learn how to string together wins. Hopefully, this is the start of a good run for us.”
